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Thursday, 26 November 2015 / Published in Drugged Driving, Podcast
Polydrug Abuse and Impaired Driving
Ed Wood of DUID Victim Voices examines DUI cases in Colorado, revealing that polydrug abuse, not just marijuana, is the leading factor in impaired driving fatalities. Delays in blood sampling further complicate impairment detection, raising concerns about current testing methods and policies.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2015 / Published in Traffic Safety
older driver safety
The Baby Boomers are yet again changing business as usual. There are now both low tech and high tech programs and devices that help with older driver safety and senior health issues who are involved in a vehicle crash or suffering a medical emergency. Yellow Dot Responding to an aging population and older driver safety
cannabis harm reduction
The topic of marijuana is of growing interest across the world.  At least 10 countries have seen or will see marijuana legalization either recreational or medical use: Spain, Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Ecuador, Israel[1] and Australia.[2] As of 2015, Bangladesh, North Korea, Czech Republic, Portugal, Uruguay, the Netherlands, and the United States (Recreational-Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Alaska,
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Thursday, 12 November 2015 / Published in Podcast
Mediators in Family Law
Psychology plays a significant role in family law cases, but is it always scientifically valid? Many custody decisions rely on mediators’ recommendations, often based on subjective assessments. This episode explores the impact of psychological evaluations, potential biases, and the need for stronger legal and scientific scrutiny in family law courts.
Veterans Treatment Courts
Today is Veterans Day in the United States.  This means we should think, not just about those veterans who have been killed or physically wounded over the last decade and a half  of the wars in the middle east but, also of those veterans who return from those wars suffering from invisible wounds in the form
David Wallace Traffic Safety Expert
Tuesday, 10 November 2015 / Published in Traffic Safety
road traffic victim remembrance
November 15, 2015, just another Sunday, right? No, not at all. This coming Sunday is much more is time for road traffic victim remembrance. It is the United Nations (U.N.) World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims. Every year, the third Sunday in November is a day to reflect, to think about family, friends,
David Wallace Traffic Safety Expert
Thursday, 05 November 2015 / Published in Podcast
Safe Driving for Veterans
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for veterans after deployment. The transition from combat driving to civilian roads poses unique risks. Programs like the Veterans’ Safe Driving Initiative help address these challenges through awareness, education, and policy efforts, ensuring veterans stay safe on the road after returning home.
lawyers as peacemakers
Pretoria, South Africa I recently had the honor to attend and speak at the “Lawyers as Peacemakers” conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Sponsored by the Institute for Dispute Resolution in Africa (IDRA) at the University of South Africa College of Law, the gathering explored therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) and its practical application to various issues. The
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Thursday, 29 October 2015 / Published in Podcast
Deflategate Court Decision
This episode of Justice Speaks examines the federal court ruling in the Deflategate case. We break down Judge Berman’s decision, Tom Brady’s suspension, and the arbitration process that led to the case being overturned. Was justice served? Join us as we explore the legal side of this high-profile NFL controversy.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2015 / Published in Distracted Driving, Road Safety, Traffic Safety
texting and driving dangers
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driving while distracted is six times more dangerous than driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 yet it is a continuing problem. In recent surveys “…more than eight in ten drivers believed it was completely unacceptable for a motorist to text or email behind the
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